Autumn in St. Petersburg

Main Characters and Their Development

• Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky - the main character who arrives in St. Petersburg after the death of his stepson Pavel. He immerses himself in investigating the circumstances of Pavel's death, confronting his own demons and emotions. Dostoevsky is portrayed as a man struggling with internal conflicts, guilt, and loss. His development is tied to the search for truth and attempts to come to terms with his loss.
• Anna Sergeyevna - a widow with whom Dostoevsky enters into a complex relationship. She is the landlady of the apartment where Pavel lived. Anna is a mysterious and contradictory figure who significantly influences Dostoevsky, evoking both passion and distrust in him.
• Pavel - Dostoevsky's stepson, whose death serves as the starting point for the events of the book. Although he does not appear alive, his personality and actions have a significant impact on the plot's development and Dostoevsky's inner world.
• Nechaev - a radical revolutionary who was acquainted with Pavel. He represents a threat and symbolizes chaos and destruction. His interactions with Dostoevsky highlight the conflict between idealism and reality, as well as the moral dilemmas faced by the main character.